Canine Massage Certification Course

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This course was developed for those who would like to pursue a career in Canine Massage Therapy. This certification course provides you with all the foundation knowledge, fundamental massage techniques and advanced physical therapy techniques needed to successfully practice Canine Myo-manipulative Functional Therapy (CMFT).

This course is completely on-line and consists of powerpoints, video presentations and demonstrative videos with homework assignments and quizzes.

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It is recommended that you have a high school diploma or GED before registering for this course. Experience handling dogs and access to a dog or dogs to practice on is required.

This course is approved through the NCBTMB and IAAMB.

Curriculum

Introduction

14:57

Welcome to the course!
FREE

Terms and Conditions

Closed Captions

CMFT Manual to Download

Introduction to Canine Massage
FREE

Canine Anatomy

83:41

Cellular Biology

Anatomy Terms

Massage and Anatomy

Locomotor System Part One

Locomotor System Part One PowerPoint Download

Palpating Bony Landmarks

Locomotor System Part Two

Locomotor System Part Two PowerPoint Download

Locomotor System Part Three

Locomotor System Part Three PowerPoint Download

Internal Organs

Internal Organs PowerPoint Download

Cardiovascular System

Cardiovascular System PowerPoint Download

Lymphatic System

Skin and Hair

Nervous System

The Senses

Canine Anatomy Review Link

Anatomy Workbook

Evaluation

17:46

Applied Canine Biomechanics

Dog Gaits Video

Evaluating Lameness

Evaluating Lameness PowerPoint Download

Cranial Draw Test

Causes of Lameness

Canine Pathology

Canine Vitals

Getting Ready to Massage

Massage Preparation for the Therapist

Massage Preparation for the Dog

Contraindications to Massage

Foundation Massage Techniques

22:01

Foundation Massage Techniques

Foundation Massage Techniques PowerPoint for Download

Basic Stretches

Basic Stretches PowerPoint for Download

Homework Assignment

Homework Assignment Example Video

Exam One

Behavior, Handling and Safety

Dog Breed Characteristics and Behavior Article

Canine Behavior, Handling and Safety

First Aid

Canine Heimlich Maneuver

Canine CPR

Massage Techniques

119:21

Swedish Massage Presenation

Swedish Massage PowerPoint for Download

TMJ Massage

TMJ Massage PowerPoint for Download

Canine Acupressure Part One

Canine Acupressure Part Two

Canine Acupressure Part Two PowerPoint for Download

Canine Acupressure Part Three

Canine Acupressure Part Three PowerPoint for Download

Canine Acupressure Part Four

Canine Acupressure Part Four PowerPoint for Download

Locating Source Points

Locating Master Points

Locating Influential Points

Myofascial Release Massage

Myofascial Release Massage PowerPoint for Download

Core Muscle Stim (CMS) and Gua Sha Massage

Core Muscle Stim (CMS) Demo

Gua Sha Massage Demo

Aromatherapy

Physical Therapy

Neurological Exam

Neurological Exam on Dog with Hind End Weakness

Checking Reflexes

Cranial Nerve Exams

Stretches

Spine Stretches Demo Video

Supportive Therapies

Laser Meridian Therapy Demo

Electrotherapy Demo

Heat and Cold Therapy

Hydrotherapy

Whole Body Vibrational Therapy

Other Aspects of Care

14:33

Collars Vs. Harnesses

Brilliant K9 Website

Nutrition and Supplementation

Business, Record Keeping and More

Record Keeping

Scope of Practice

Animal Massage Laws by US State

Veterinary Referral Letter Example

Veterinary Treatment Letter Example

Code of Ethics

International Association of Animal Massage and Bodywork (IAAMB)

Running a Business

Certification

01:22

Certification Completion

Practice Hours Log Sheet

Certification Processing Fee

Continuing Education Credits

Final Exam

Congrats on Completing the Course!

About Your Instructor

Dr. Angelique Barbara

Founder and Instructor

Dr. Angelique Barbara (affectionally called Dr. Angel by many of her clients) is a Doctor of Chiropractic who holds additional degrees in Veterinary Science (B.S.), Equine Science (Minor) and Veterinary Pathobiology (M.S.). Dr. Barbara has been passionate about animals her entire life and has spent the majority of her life studying animals (both in the classroom and in the field). She developed her first animal bodywork seminar in 2009. Since that time, her seminars have grown both in number and popularity and she has fine tuned her seminars and techniques to optimize the learning experience. Dr. Barbara was one of the first practitioners to start utilizing kinesiology tape on animals and she was so impressed with the results that she decided to develop an entire seminar dedicated to the taping applications she developed. Her background in both the clinical and research animal health care world as well her experience as a human chiropractor give her a unique perspective on animal bodywork, which is evident in her courses.

Dr. Barbara has publications in the Journal of Veterinary Science and Microbiology and has presented her research at the Conference of Researchers in Animal Disease (CRAWD) and the International Equine Conference of Laminitis and Diseases of the Hoof. She is a member of Alpha Zeta Honorary Fraternity, American Quarter Horse Association, American Paint Horse Association and French Bulldog Rescue Network.